Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decent amount
phrase
/ˈdiː.sənt əˈmaʊnt/
Definition
A reasonable or satisfactory quantity of something.
Examples
- She saved a decent amount of money for her vacation.
- After months of hard work, he received a decent amount of praise for his project.
- There’s a decent amount of food left over from the party.
Meaning
The term ‘decent amount’ is often used to refer to a quantity that is considered adequate or acceptable, neither too much nor too little.
Synonyms
- considerable amount
- adequate quantity
- sufficient amount
